Jason squinted through the darkness, trying to make sense of what he was seeing. The two men standing beside Kaelen were definitely familiar. He'd seen them during the ceremony, important-looking pack leaders who had come to inspect everything and make sure it all went smoothly. But what were they doing here, in the middle of the night, talking to Kaelen like they were planning something?
His stomach twisted with unease. The whole thing felt wrong, sneaky in a way that made his skin crawl. They were clearly trying to stay hidden, speaking in hushed tones and glancing around like they didn't want to be seen.
*What business could they possibly have with Kaelen?* Jason wondered, pressing himself lower against the rooftop edge. *And why are they being so secretive about it?*
From his position, he couldn't hear what they were saying, but he could see their body language clearly enough. The councilmen were doing most of the talking, gesturing with their hands while Kaelen mostly listened
